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    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters

    Published: Dec 4, 2015 · Modified: Jan 27, 2021 by Valya's Taste of Home · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters
    Long time ago my older kids made similar clusters recipe at the teenage cooking class in our church and since they didn’t write the recipe down they came up with their own recipe. They make these Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters any time of the year, but they’re the most fitting for this time of year. They’re so easy and fun to make and are perfect for snacks. You may omit or add any dried fruit you like. If you like to gift baked goods for your neighbors, friends or coworkers these clusters are a perfect addition to that gift. Also, this is a great project to do with your younger kiddos since this recipe requires very little assistance. My kids absolutely love to spend time in the kitchen making fun recipes and baking many holiday goods. These are some of the best memories that are remembered from childhood. I remember spending lots of time cooking and baking with my own mom, and these sweet memories will stay with me for the rest of my life. The more you spend time in the kitchen with your kids the stronger your relationship becomes as its one of the best places bonding happens. Mommy and daughter/son time, as my kids like to say. Since winter break is just around the corner, it may be a perfect project to do with your kiddos in the perfect time.

    Ingredients you will need:
    2 cups – rice crispy cereal
    1 cup – raw slivered almonds
    1 cup – salted sunflower seeds
    1 cup – honey almond granola
    1 cup – dried cranberries
    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters
    1 cup – dark chocolate discs + ¼ cup for topping
    1 cup – white chocolate discs + ¼ cup for topping
    Mini paper cup molds
    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters
    Instructions:
    1. Place all the dry cluster ingredients in a bowl and mix it well.
    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters
    2. Melt chocolate discs in a heat proof bowl over a pot with boiling water. Add 3 cups of cluster mix. Stir well so all the ingredients are well coated with chocolate.
    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters
    3. Fill each paper cup with rounded ice cream scoop of cluster mix. Melt ¼ cup of dark chocolate in the microwave on the chocolate melt setting. Cut off the edge of the Ziploc bag and decorate the white chocolate clusters.
    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters
    4. Repeat step 1 making dark chocolate clusters (you may use milk chocolate melts as some kids do not like dark chocolate).
    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters
    5. Repeat step 2 with filling the paper cups with dark chocolate clusters and decorating it with white chocolate.
    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters
    6. Let the chocolate harden for a couple of hours before serving (place it in the fridge for 10 min to speed up the hardening process). Enjoy!
    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters
    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters

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    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters

    Chocolate Cranberry Granola Clusters

    Valya's Taste of Home
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Cookies
    Servings 15

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups – rice crispy cereal
    • 1 cup – raw slivered almonds
    • 1 cup – salted sunflower seeds
    • 1 cup – honey almond granola
    • 1 cup – dried cranberries
    • 1 cup – dark chocolate discs + ¼ cup for topping
    • 1 cup – white chocolate discs + ¼ cup for topping
    • Mini paper cup molds
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    Instructions
     

    • Place all the dry cluster ingredients in a bowl and mix it well.
    • Melt chocolate discs in a heat proof bowl over a pot with boiling water. Add 3 cups of cluster mix. Stir well so all the ingredients are well coated with white chocolate.
    • Fill each paper cup with rounded ice cream scoop of cluster mix. Melt ¼ cup of dark chocolate in the microwave on the chocolate melt setting. Cut off the edge of the Ziploc bag and decorate the white chocolate clusters.
    • Repeat step 1 making dark chocolate clusters (you may use milk chocolate melts as some kids do not like dark chocolate).
    • Repeat step 2 with filling the paper cups with dark chocolate clusters and decorating it with white chocolate.
    • Let the chocolate harden for a couple of hours before serving (place it in the fridge for 10 min to speed up the hardening process). Enjoy!
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    1. Diana says

      August 06, 2022 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious! I was wondering if I can make a big batch and freeze them?

      Reply
      • Valya's Taste of Home says

        August 07, 2022 at 9:39 pm

        I have not tried freezing this chocolate granola. If you ever do let me know how it goes. Thank you for an amazing review!

        Reply
    2. Lana says

      December 19, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      Can i use semi sweets instead those disk?

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      • www.valyastasteofhome.com says

        December 19, 2017 at 5:45 pm

        You sure can.

        Reply
    3. Olga says

      December 11, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      We used pumpkin seeds instead of sunflower seeds! And we loved white chocolate ones! Definitely will be making more! Thank you Valya for the recipe!

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      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        December 11, 2015 at 11:53 pm

        Great idea adding pumpkin seeds. I'm glad you like it. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Olga says

      December 07, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      Can't wait to make these with my boys!

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      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        December 07, 2015 at 10:14 pm

        Kids love making this stuff, its so much fun. Enjoy!

        Reply
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